Attractions in Fort William & Lochaber

Fort William Railway Station, Fort William, PH33 6EN

Take 'The Jacobite' steam train service from Fort William to Mallaig and enjoy one of the 'Great Rail Journeys of the world'.

Isle of Rum, By Mallaig, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

Once the core of a volcano, this famous island reserve is well-known for its unique mountain top colonies of Manx shearwaters. It is also a good place to see golden eagles and red deer.

Corpach, By Fort William, Scotland, UK

Opened in 1822 this was one of the great engineering undertakings of its day. The eight locks at Corpach known as 'Neptune's Staircase' raise vessels 20 metres in less than a mile.

By Fort William, Inverness-shire, Scotland, UK

This is one of the best examples in Britain of a 'raised' bog. It has been created over the last 8,000 years. Waymarked track. Information panels.

Roshven, Lochailort, Lochaber, PH38 4NB

Experience magnificent Loch Shiel on board the MV 'Sileas'. The various cruises down this long roadless loch offer one of the best opportunities in Scotland to see a golden eagle. On board refreshments and bar.

Ballachulish, Inverness-shire, PA39 4HX

Some of the finest climbing and walking country in the Highlands is to be found within this area of dramatic landscapes and historical legend.

Glencoe, Inverness-shire, PA39 4HS

This heather thatched museum portrays history of this remarkable area with displays on the massacre of Glencoe, agriculture, medicine and toys.

Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33

A fine well preserved 13th century castle in the form of a square, with round towers at the corners.

Arisaig Harbour, Arisaig, Inverness-shire, PH39 4NH

Cruise to the islands of Rum, Muck and Eigg from Arisaig on the 'M.V. Sheerwater' - a fast, comfortable 89 passenger vessel. Regular sightings of whales, porpoises, dolphins, seals, eagles and otters.

Corpach, Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 7JL

Large collection of gemstones and crystals, displayed in recreated caverns and mines, just as they were found beneath the earth.

Mallaig, Inverness-shire, PH41 4QU

Explore the west coast from Mallaig on board a traditional Scottish fishing vessel, experience crab, lobster and prawn fishing. Great wildlife viewing. Morning, afternoon and evening or full day excursions.

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East Bay, Mallaig, Inverness-shire, PH41 4QG

Regular ferry service on board the 'Western Isles' from Mallaig to Inverie on Knoydart. Also the 38ft 'Lochan' - twin screw, comfortable and fast, licensed for 12 passengers and available for private charters.

Fort William, Inverness-shire, PH33 6TJ

Visitors can tour the distillery and taste the famous whisky, the Dew of Ben Nevis. Exhibition and audio-visual presentation. Whisky shop. Coffee shop and refreshments.

Laga Bay, Acharacle, Argyll, PH36 4JW

Wildlife and island cruises on board the 38ft 'Laurenca II', 12 people, visiting Staffa, Rum, Muck, Coll and Treshnish Isles with the chance to see basking sharks, minke whales and the occasional orca.